The 'Trends in Higher Education' infographic takes a look at how fields of studies have changed over the past decade from a general and gender-based perspective. As the market has become increasingly competitive the need for further education in certain fields has increased greatly. As a result, a general rise in higher education has occurred across a spectrum of degrees.
In the field of Bachelor's Degrees, great leaps are shown in the field of business and social sciences, whereas the others experience a degree of rise but are fairly consistent from 1998-2008. One of the biggest shifts to note is the domination of women in the fields of health, education and psychology in comparison to their male counterparts.
What's Driving This Trend
- Rise of Higher Education
- The increased competitiveness of the market has led to a general rise in higher education across various fields of study.
- Growth of Business and Social Sciences
- The field of business and social sciences have experienced significant growth in Bachelor's Degrees over the past decade.
- Gender Imbalance in Health, Education, and Psychology
- Women dominate the fields of health, education, and psychology when compared to their male counterparts.
Who This Affects Most
- Education
- The rise in higher education presents opportunities for disruptive innovations in online learning platforms and educational technology.
- Healthcare
- The gender imbalance in the healthcare field suggests a need for disruptive innovations to address gender disparities in healthcare professions.
- Business
- The growth of business degrees opens up opportunities for disruptive innovations in entrepreneurship education and startup support services.
